BOARD OF SKAMANIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Meeting for Week of December 18, 2007

 

The Board met from 8:40 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, Chair, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, for a staff meeting to discuss various projects and scheduling, and to give updates on attendance at various meetings, with no action taken.

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 240 NW Vancouver Avenue in Stevenson, with Commissioners Paul Pearce, James D. Richardson and Jamie Tolfree present, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Mike Baker, representing Marble Top LLC advised of concerns with conditions of Forest Service roads and possible effects on future development in the Swift area.

 

Commissioner Tolfree advised of extending an invitation to Governor Gregoire to visit the Columbia River Gorge to tour the proposed Broughton Landing Resort and advised of coordinating a joint counties meeting with Cowlitz and Lewis regarding forest issues.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:

1.      Minutes for week of December 11, 2007.

2.      Rescind Resolution 2007-41 declaring local emergency due to fire activity as a result of the Broughton Mill and CoPly fires.

3.      Reappoint Ron VanKeuren to Mosquito Control District Board, position #2 for a two-year term expiring January 2, 1010.

4.      Reappoint David Kuhn to Mosquito Control District Board, position #4 for a two-year term expiring January 2, 1010.

5.      Resolution 2007-46 rescinding previous debit/credit card policy resolutions and authorizing a new Debit/Credit Card Policy.

6.      Resolution 2007-59 creating a Columbia Gorge Bi-State Renewable Energy Zone.

7.      Contract with ABC Computing to provide design and implementation for software templates and applications for Facilities & Recreation.

8.      Contract with Chinook GeoServices, Inc to provide geotechnical services necessary for design of Rock Creek Community Services Center.

9.      Contract with Dept of Social & Health Services Division of Developmental Disabilities to provide funding for crisis call screening when the office is closed.

10.    Collection agreement modification #1 with USDA Forest Service Gifford Pinchot National Forest for operations, maintenance, repair & improvements of shared infrastructure systems at Wind River Business Park.

11.    Contract amendment #1 with James Dean Construction, Inc for the Salmon Falls Park & Ride and Canyon Creek Road Realignment Project, increasing the amount by $76,785.44 for adjustments to contract quantities and adding new items necessary for project completion.

 

Larry Douglass, Public Works Director reported on the Rock Creek Slide, Rock Creek, private road standards, winter maintenance procedures, Engineering projects, County Road projects, ER&R, Building Department, and Solid Waste.

 

Karen Witherspoon, Planning and Community Development Director reported on Swift Interim Zoning, Critical Area update, National Scenic Area Indicator Project, and staff training day.

 

Scott Pineo, Facilities and Recreation Director reported on Rock Creek Community Services Building architecture status, Courthouse remodel, Search and Rescue building, Events Coordinator position, and a computer donation.

 

Ann Lueders, Safety Committee Chair reported on the Safety Committee meeting of December 11, 2007.  The Board discussed the following reports:

§         Report #2007-28.  Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

§         Report #2007-29.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

§         Report #2007-E-20.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

§         Report #2007-E-21.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to agree with the Safety Committee’s findings and recommendations.

 

Jim Potts, legislative representative for Skamania County, present via phone, discussed an upcoming legislative session and Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act Reauthorization.

 

The meeting recessed at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2007 and reconvened at 1:35 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

A public hearing was held to consider adoption of Resolution 2007-49 establishing a comprehensive transportation improvement program for road and bridge construction work for the ensuing six calendar years. Larry Douglass, Public Works Director gave an overview of the recommended construction project plans.  Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 2007-49 establishing the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the years 2008 through 2013.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2007-50 adopting the 2008 Annual Transportation Plan, 2007 Bridge Inspection Report and Recommended Repair List.

 

The meeting recessed at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2007 and reconvened at 2:30 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Community Health Director to review the following job descriptions:

§         New job description for Counseling Center Account Tech II.

§         New job description for Mental Health Therapist/Case Management.

§         Revised job description for Substance Abuse Counselor II.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve a new job description for Counseling Center Account Tech II position at Range 16, effective December 18, 2007.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve a new job description for a Mental Health Therapist/Case Management position at Range 18, effective December 18, 2007.

 

Commissioner Tolfree moved, seconded by Commissioner Richardson and motion carried unanimously to approve revised job description for a Substance Abuse Counselor II position and salary increase to Range 18, effective December 18, 2007, with the stipulation that this position would remain at Range 18 after January 2008.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss a claim for expense voucher for the Community Health Director, a proposed meeting with various agencies regarding the slide activity, meeting room furniture, and the purchase of a new server for the Eden System, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2007 and reconvened at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce and Richardson present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Public Works to discuss Rock Creek, private road standards, and snow plowing procedures, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007 and reconvened at 10:25 a.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Planning and Community Development to discuss a draft ordinance for Carson Flood Control Zone District, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Recreation and Facilities Director to discuss the Gifford Pinchot National Forest recreation facility analysis, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007 and reconvened at 1:50 p.m. the same date, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with the Director of Administrative Services to discuss the budget, health insurance broker, personnel, Wind River Business Park water rights, request to purchase County property, Public Health, mental health, vacation scheduling, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with WSU Cooperative Extension Agent to discuss the purchase of laptop computers and software for the Title III Firewise Project, with no action taken.

 

The meeting recessed at 2:48 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007 and reconvened at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2007, with Commissioners Pearce, Richardson and Tolfree present.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve vouchers for the period ending December 20, 2007 in the total amount of $504,998.79.

 

Commissioner Richardson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tolfree and motion carried unanimously to approve Resolution 2007-60 loaning funds from Cumulative Reserve Loan Fund to Current Expense Fund.

 

Amy Burtelow, Program Coordinator for the Forest Youth Success Program presented the 2007 Annual Report and gave an overview of a new after school program for 2008 entitled Young Earth Scientists.

 

The Board participated in a workshop with Elected Officials to discuss the purchase of a debit/credit card system, with no action taken.

 

The Board participated in a staff workshop to discuss public health, budget, and to give updates on various meetings, with no action taken.

 

The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2007.

 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

SKAMANIA COUNTY, WASHINGTON